Dorgu backs Amorim’s much-debated 3-4-3 system and speaks about his desire to win the Premier League come May.
Patrick Dorgu defends Amorim’s 3-4-3 system despite Manchester United’s struggles.
Patrick Dorgu has defended Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-3 system by highlighting how Manchester United’s tactical flexibility is made possible by its fluidity.
Amorim’s strict devotion to the formation has drawn criticism, but Dorgu defended his manager’s position by pointing out that United’s shape does fluctuate during a game.
“It depends what system you’re playing against,” the wing-back said. “You can always drop alongside the centre-backs to make it a 4-3-3. It’s about adapting to who you’re playing against and helping each other, move for each other, and then it’s not really about the system. It’s more like how you’re dealing with it.”
Dorgu, speaking before Sunday’s draw at Fulham, expanded on the formation’s fluidity. “It’s up to you how you want to play,” he said. “If the midfielders feel like they’re getting man-marked, then they can move down, get the ball, and play. You need to move. Obviously, you’re not just going to move around [anywhere]. I can’t just run to the right side, but you can move in your position.”
Dorgu, who joined from Lecce for €30m in February, is bullish about their prospects, however. “We are aiming to win the Premier League,” said the 20-year-old Denmark international. “We are Manchester United, so that’s always going to be our goal – 100%. We just need to take it game by game.”